Lakang Population 2026

Lakang has a population of 85,423, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Kachin State. Roughly 0.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

Location of Lakang (capital Nay Pyi Taw shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

85,423

Rank in Myanmar

#50

Coordinates

24.66°N, 97.19°E

~320 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

557 km

346 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kachin State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Myitkyina	90,894	#42
Hpākān	60,123	#58
Shwegu	58,696	#60
Bhamo	54,721	#68
Mohnyin	33,290	#112
Danai	31,998	#115
Mogaung	25,012	#130
Hopin	23,352	#142

Cities near Lakang

Bhamo54,721 people · ~46 km away
Shwegu58,696 people · ~63 km away
Mogaung25,012 people · ~76 km away
Hopin23,352 people · ~76 km away
Myitkyina90,894 people · ~83 km away
Mohnyin33,290 people · ~84 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lakang?

Lakang has a population of 85,423 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Lakang in?

Lakang is located in Kachin State, Myanmar.

Is Lakang the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 557 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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